A Grand Marais man has been fined a total of $1,400 after being convicted of offenses related to moose hunting. Anthony Everson was fined $1,000 for discharging a firearm across the traveled portion of a road and $400 for providing a false statement to a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer.
The court heard that on October 27, 2009, conservation officers encountered Everson on Athelstane Lake Road, approximately 100 kilometers west of Thunder Bay. Upon investigation, officers determined that Everson had shot across the road at a bull moose, although Everson told officers he had not. The moose was forfeited to the Crown. Everson’s firearm will be returned once the fines are paid.
Justice of the Peace Marcel Donio heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Thunder Bay, on October 13, 2010.
The ministry reminds hunters that it is illegal to discharge a firearm in or across the traveled portion of a maintained public road. To report a natural resources violation, call tollfree 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) any time. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Leave a Reply